Can't Complete a burn.

[taward]

Ok, I've about had it. I cannot complete a burn consistently for the life of me. First, the facts:

• ABIT SG3 Mobo
• AMD Sempron 2400+
• 1GB RAM
• Windows XP Pro Sp2 (all the latest updates)

Now the more relevant facts:

• Emprex 16X Dual layer burner (with the latest firmware)
• Ultra DMA Mode 5 enabled
• DVD Decrytper 3.5.4.0
• ImgBurn 2.0.0.0
• Memorex DVD DL+R discs

Ok. So when I've tried to burn an ISO that I ripped with Decrypter with both decrytper and imgBurn. I've checked each ISO by mounting them on a virtual drive and watching it through (not sure if that works, but it made sense at the time, plus i wanted to watch it). On both programs writing the lead in takes a year and a day (year and a day ~= 1.5 hours). Both error logs are below. I've changed the media twice, replaced the burner, shutdown every nonpertinent program (google descktop, virus scanning, etc), run through the golden rules of burning like it's my job.

I'm at my wits end. I do not want to go out and buy a new burner to bring it home and find out it's the same problem, or go and buy some outlandishly overpriced disks to again find out it didnt help. I've gone through sooooo many disks, about 3 of which have been successful.

Please advise.

ImgBurn Log:
I 08:13:39 ImgBurn Version 2.0.0.0 started!
I 08:13:39 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 08:13:39 Initialising SPTI...
I 08:13:39 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 08:13:40 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW!
W 08:14:49 I/O Interface has been changed!
I 08:14:49 Shutting down SPTI...
I 08:14:49 Initialising Patin-Couffin...
E 08:14:49 Unable to initialise Patin-Couffin!
E 08:14:49 You need to install BlindWrite / CopyToDVD.
E 08:14:49 Visit http://www.vso-software.fr to download it.
E 08:14:49 Alternatively, try changing the 'I/O Interface' in the Settings to a different one.
W 08:15:05 I/O Interface has been changed!
I 08:15:05 Shutting down Patin-Couffin...
I 08:15:05 Initialising ASPI...
I 08:15:05 WNASPI32.DLL - Adaptec's ASPI Layer - ASPI for Win32 DLL - Version 4.71.2.0
I 08:15:05 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 08:15:05 Found 1 DVD-ROM!
W 08:17:23 I/O Interface has been changed!
I 08:17:23 Shutting down ASPI...
I 08:17:23 Initialising SPTI...
I 08:17:23 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 08:17:23 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW!
I 08:17:54 Operation Started!
I 08:17:54 Source File: X:\THEWIRE_S1_D1.MDS
I 08:17:54 Source File Sectors: 4,078,921 (MODE1/2048)
I 08:17:54 Source File Size: 8,353,630,208 bytes
I 08:17:54 Source File Volume Identifier: THEWIRE_S1_D1
I 08:17:54 Source File Implementation Identifier: MEI
I 08:17:54 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 08:17:54 Destination Device: [3:0:0] DVDRW IDE 16X A091 (D (ATA)
I 08:17:54 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x)
I 08:17:54 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 08:17:54 Write Mode: DVD
I 08:17:54 Write Type: DAO
I 08:17:54 Write Speed: 4x
I 08:17:54 Link Size: Auto
I 08:17:54 Test Mode: No
I 08:17:54 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 08:17:54 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 2,056,912
I 08:17:54 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc
I 08:17:54 Filling Buffer...
I 08:17:55 Writing LeadIn...
I 09:40:10 Writing Image...
I 09:40:10 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 2056911)
I 09:54:25 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 2056912 - 4078920)
W 09:54:59 Failed to Write Sectors 2057520 - 2057551 - Write Error
W 09:54:59 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 09:54:59 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 09:54:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
E 19:24:38 Failed to Write Sectors 2057520 - 2057551 - Write Error
I 19:24:38 Synchronising Cache...
I 19:24:39 Closing Track...
W 21:51:08 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (0/2) - Write Error
E 21:51:14 Close Track Failed! - Reason: Write Error
I 21:51:14 Finalising Disc...
W 04:45:48 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (0/2) - Write Error

Nere Log:
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 11/21/2005 12:48:21 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/16/2003 8:18:06 PM
Nero version: 6.3.1.17 (Nero Express)
Recorder: <dvdrw ide="" 16x=""> Version: A091 - HA 3 TA 0 - 6.3.1.17
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 3
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 11
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: DVD+R9 DL recorder
CD-ROM: <scsivax dvd/cd-rom="">Version: 2.7a - HA 4 TA 0 - 6.3.1.17
Adapter driver: <vax347s> HA 4

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ST3300631A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD1200JB-00GVA0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD800BD-00JMA0 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : DVDRW IDE 16X atapi Port 3 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD1200JB-00GVA0 atapi Port 3 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM 2.7a Vax347s Port 4 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
DVDRW IDE 16X D: CDRom0
SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1048048kB)
Free physical memory: 746MB (764808kB)
Memory in use : 27 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

19.8.2006
Burn DVD Image
6:20:42 AM #1 Phase 89 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
Super Link activated

6:20:42 AM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

6:20:42 AM #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer DVDRW IDE 16X running

6:20:42 AM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3172
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

6:20:43 AM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245
Last possible write address on media: 4173823 (927:30.73, 8151MB)
Last address to be written: 4079070 (906:27.45, 7966MB)

6:20:43 AM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

6:20:43 AM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2137
Recorder: DVDRW IDE 16X, Media type: DVD+R9 Double Layer
Disc Manufacturer ID: RITEK, Media Type ID: D01, Product revision number: 1
Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 0

6:20:43 AM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 418
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

6:20:43 AM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 813
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (2 - CD-ROM Mode 1, ISO 9660)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 4079071 (4079071) = #4079071/906:27.46
not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 4079071 blocks [DVDRW IDE 16X ]
--------------------------------------------------------------

6:20:43 AM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984
Prepare recorder [DVDRW IDE 16X ] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 8353937408, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
4079071 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

6:20:44 AM #11 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
Caching of files started

6:20:44 AM #12 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4182
Cache writing successful.

6:20:44 AM #13 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
Caching of files completed

6:20:44 AM #14 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

6:20:44 AM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2344
Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

6:20:44 AM #16 Text 0 File DVDPlusDualLayer.cpp, Line 362
Disc finalized, LBA total Image size: 4079071 (7966MB), Last LBA L0: 2039535 (3983MB)

6:20:44 AM #17 Text 0 File DVDPlusDualLayer.cpp, Line 444
L0 Data Zone Capacity set to 2039536 (1F1EF0h, 3983MB) -> OK, confirmed setting

6:20:44 AM #18 CDR -1205 File DVDPlusDualLayer.cpp, Line 460
Burning Layer 1

6:20:44 AM #19 Text 0 File DVDPlusDualLayer.cpp, Line 468
Start writing layer 1 at address 0 (0h)

6:20:44 AM #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8120
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD+R DL (14), Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified=""> (F h)
Number of Layers: 2, Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,293 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: FCFFFF h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 22D7FF h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Disc Application Code: 0 / 0 h
Extended Information indicators: 0 h
Disc Manufacturer ID: RITEK...
Media type ID: D01
Product revision number: 1
Number of Physical format information bytes in use in ADIP up to byte 63: 64
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 00 52 49 54 45 4B - 00 00 00 44 30 31 01 40 ...RITEK...D01.@
25 25 37 0C 00 28 64 00 - 28 64 20 1F 0C 0C 14 14 %%7..(d.(d......
02 01 01 20 00 20 1F 0C - 0C 14 14 02 01 01 20 00 ................

6:20:44 AM #21 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
Set remaining time: 25:04,944 (1504944ms) -> OK

6:20:44 AM #22 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 613
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

6:26:26 AM #23 Phase 40 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1540
Aborted by user

7:13:49 AM #24 SCSI -1169 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1188
SCSI Exec, HA 3, TA 0, LUN 0
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY)
Sense Code: 0x04
Sense Qual: 0x08
CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x04 0x08

7:17:49 AM #25 CDR -1175 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1246
Internal trace
Resending of command failed after 240000ms
CDB Data[hex]: 5B 01 05 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00




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[Gary D]

My suggestions would be not to be bothered with Nero to burn DL discs as nothing but problems. The other would be to toss the Memorex and get some Verbatims DLs as they are a lot more reliable than the Memorex. I see you are burning at 4X, try slower to let the heat dissipate more. Is your fan running?, an overheating problem inside your burner could be occurring.

Just suggestions as a shot in the dark.

[taward]

What do you suggest I use?

[Chewy]

Imgburn and verbatim for dual layer(only way to go) but you need a good burner.

at least update the firmware

and why are you picking anything other than spti for the interface?

the adapatec aspi is awful

at least nero did give us a clue, you have too many programs running in the background, way too many

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1913

[taward]

I didnt "pick" any interface. How do I change it? I can try to shutdown some stuffbut there really wasnt much running.

as for the firmware, i have the latest firmware that they offer...

[Chewy]

I 08:13:39 ImgBurn Version 2.0.0.0 started!
I 08:13:39 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 08:13:39 Initialising SPTI...
I 08:13:39 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 08:13:40 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW!
W 08:14:49 I/O Interface has been changed!

I 08:14:49 Shutting down SPTI...
I 08:14:49 Initialising Patin-Couffin...
E 08:14:49 Unable to initialise Patin-Couffin!
E 08:14:49 You need to install BlindWrite / CopyToDVD.
E 08:14:49 Visit http://www.vso-software.fr to download it.
E 08:14:49 Alternatively, try changing the 'I/O Interface' in the Settings to a different one.
W 08:15:05 I/O Interface has been changed!
I 08:15:05 Shutting down Patin-Couffin...
I 08:15:05 Initialising ASPI...
I 08:15:05 WNASPI32.DLL - Adaptec's ASPI Layer - ASPI for Win32 DLL - Version 4.71.2.0
I 08:15:05 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 08:15:05 Found 1 DVD-ROM!
W 08:17:23 I/O Interface has been changed!
I 08:17:23 Shutting down ASPI...
I 08:17:23 Initialising SPTI...

something's changing the interface

[taward]

hmmm....looks like the last one is the one u suggested...
I'll go snag some new disks and slow the speed down and see how that goes

[Chewy]

20 good dual layer disks ~= or> the cost of a good dual layer burner

not sure I would trust emprexe/btc with these at all

[taward]

Ofcoursethat begsthenext questions: What's a good burner? And should I stayaway from OEM?

[Chewy]

the new pioneers are supposed to be the best dual layer burners